*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
Jedhaase the Tatula LT is a lighter reel however in my opinion this reel is a bit better. If weight is an issue for you I would go with the Tatula if not this reel is stellar if you can get it for around $180
Volkan KüçüK silent drive just means that they refine all moving parts to make everything move. Together smoothly at the micron level. Another words they just added that as a feather to make it a long list lol
The fk does not have AR switch. The 1000 may but it was done away with. Unfortunately diawa feels the need to have an extra entry point for water and has the reverse switch. The sustain is the same reel with carbontex washers essentially. The difference you feel is the rotor most likely not the gears and the reel will smooth as the gears wear in. Titanium unless it's super high grade is very brittle. The CI4 CI4+ and CI4 fb frames are made with a plastic like resin to save weight and that's why they use titanium as opposed to steel. The CI4s were the first modern finesse reel to hit it out of the park. The original wasn't durable but I have mine that was bought the week it came out in the US almost 10 years ago and it runs fine. The CI4 is likely the most copied reel in modern times. Diawa has hit a home run with the LT line. The ballistic is an excellent reel, the Tatula is a better finesse reel than the fb in some people's opinion, the Fuego is arguably the best value on the market if not it's the BG and the Certate is supposed to be sublime. I haven't fondled or seen one in person yet but to many people are raving about it and it looks sexy. If you are looking for a light reel for fresh water try a Tatula. They are lighter than a CI4. Trouble is there is little protection from water intrusion and no magseal. Even freshwater will damage a reel over time. Im sure you know this but tripping the bail by cranking is detrimental to the reel. I don't know why they insist on auto bail trip for reels on the mid range. I guess the companies fear that manually tripping the bail by gently brushing your fingers against the bail wire at the end of the cast is to much for some people. I've seen people cut the bail wire out after watching a 20 plug fly out past past the breakers due to premature bail trip. I didn't mean to write a book, just trying to clear a few things up. Thanks for the video was good, there is very little info on the FL at this time, in the US especially. Did you pay 40$ for shipping?
Rusty Shacklfur Thanks for the information. I have all the reels you mentioned and some and I agree with all your point. Sounds like you know your reel. I don’t know a lot about reels I just use it and firm my opinion of them. Shipping was free for this reel. Just came out with another video about Abu mgxtreme 2. Check it out on my channel if you like. Again thanks for sharing your knowledge.
William Munny None of them going to cast as good as this one stradic fl plus magseal thing is a pain in xxx for many , old school ar switch shows daiwa still holding back to poorly designe for water intrusion.
Fish Foot I’m not sure if they’re going to incorporate the Ci4+ composite materials into the F series. I’m a little surprised that they’re killing off one of their most popular reels.... especially with Daiwa surpassing them as the premiere reel manufacturer. Makes very little sense.
Dude do your research! Everything in that real is what's in the Stella and just because the screws and black don't mean there not Water resistant and you started nocking it right off the bat as soon as you took the spool off you was like dont look like anything special Lol I just started Laughing because that spool is basically the same spool as what's on a Stella matter fact my Stella spool I took and tried it on my New Stedic wish is the same one your unboxing and it fit perfectly with no Issues...... this video is crazy listen to yourself....
You my friend are the ultimate tackle junkie......... the man who owns a Lamborghini but still likes to drive and buy Honda’s. I too own a FJ 3000 and Exist 3000 and I don’t even want to touch anything lesser.
Yeah man I rather buy a sustain or a ballistic.. Stradic are good at first then they need more service and are less abuse resistant compared to the daiwa lt models.. that’s what I have observed
Been using strad family for while, and fk...yah the fk and ci4 got a quite trash line roller but with a careful care and maintenance it will run smooth for a very long time, most of anglers out there does not take the maintenance seriously thus will making the premature wear/tear or parts broken easily...and i just bhought my self a new strad fl...any reel without a proper maintenance will prone to broken easily wether it is high end and expensive or the low end and cheap reel...keep that in mind, even low end will last longer of the high end with proper maintenance...
*Bought a 500 for an ultralight rod. It's very smooth **enjoyable.fishing** recommend casts great. One odd thing- the bale wire is a bit heavy diameter in my opinion for a reel of this size. But a great purchase.*
Nice video with a great first explanation of the new stradic fl!
I love FL so much
Can i use the 2500 size on my shimano beastmaster fx predator, 2.40m, 5-21g rod ? Or do i need a bigger size
Love these videos man, great hands on view and honesty! Also could you post the comparison between the certate lt and the exist lt? Thank you
Radish I will probably do that after I get the certate Lt wet. Than I could compare the two. Thanks for the comment
tolarance at my stradic fl hg 2500 after one month is its moving and fells wropng
*like a million eye rolls*
Need to know if I can run the carbon drag stack from a 3000xg in this reel (actually the JDM shallow spool version). Thanks, would value your help.
Idk for sure but if I had to guess it would be yes
So that's why it came early in Malaysia because the reel itself made in Malaysia...
What do you think about this reel compared to the daiwa tatula? Which is better?
Jedhaase the Tatula LT is a lighter reel however in my opinion this reel is a bit better. If weight is an issue for you I would go with the Tatula if not this reel is stellar if you can get it for around $180
Hi, could you please tell me if the Shimano Stradic FL has a louder spool clicker then the previous model of Stradic?
Thanks, Tony
Tony Gruber it is significantly louder then the older model
@@TheSisavath Thank you for letting me know.
vanford or stradic fl for perch.. witch one do you prefer for mostly hardbait and jighead fishing.. and witch omne has most play in the handle
I would use the vanford 1000 or 2000 for perch. It’s lighter. But I think the construction of the fl is better
thanks for the review, is that sound normal? what is the silent drive feature for then, I really don't get it?
Volkan KüçüK silent drive just means that they refine all moving parts to make everything move. Together smoothly at the micron level. Another words they just added that as a feather to make it a long list lol
@@TheSisavath thank you fish foot :) I got my answer :)
It's on ebay, get it before the price goes up.
Would the 2500 be any good for perch/trout fishing?
I'm late but it can cast light lures pretty good
The fk does not have AR switch. The 1000 may but it was done away with. Unfortunately diawa feels the need to have an extra entry point for water and has the reverse switch. The sustain is the same reel with carbontex washers essentially. The difference you feel is the rotor most likely not the gears and the reel will smooth as the gears wear in. Titanium unless it's super high grade is very brittle. The CI4 CI4+ and CI4 fb frames are made with a plastic like resin to save weight and that's why they use titanium as opposed to steel. The CI4s were the first modern finesse reel to hit it out of the park. The original wasn't durable but I have mine that was bought the week it came out in the US almost 10 years ago and it runs fine. The CI4 is likely the most copied reel in modern times. Diawa has hit a home run with the LT line. The ballistic is an excellent reel, the Tatula is a better finesse reel than the fb in some people's opinion, the Fuego is arguably the best value on the market if not it's the BG and the Certate is supposed to be sublime. I haven't fondled or seen one in person yet but to many people are raving about it and it looks sexy. If you are looking for a light reel for fresh water try a Tatula. They are lighter than a CI4. Trouble is there is little protection from water intrusion and no magseal. Even freshwater will damage a reel over time. Im sure you know this but tripping the bail by cranking is detrimental to the reel. I don't know why they insist on auto bail trip for reels on the mid range. I guess the companies fear that manually tripping the bail by gently brushing your fingers against the bail wire at the end of the cast is to much for some people. I've seen people cut the bail wire out after watching a 20 plug fly out past past the breakers due to premature bail trip. I didn't mean to write a book, just trying to clear a few things up. Thanks for the video was good, there is very little info on the FL at this time, in the US especially. Did you pay 40$ for shipping?
Rusty Shacklfur
Thanks for the information. I have all the reels you mentioned and some and I agree with all your point. Sounds like you know your reel. I don’t know a lot about reels I just use it and firm my opinion of them. Shipping was free for this reel. Just came out with another video about Abu mgxtreme 2. Check it out on my channel if you like. Again thanks for sharing your knowledge.
How does it compare to the Stradic Ci4+?
On paper this is paper but both feel the same
AVID Fishing
No comptition fl wins in cranking power n casting dept. any day, have them both .
Where did you order it?
Already available in Malaysia
Where did you purchase the reel? It's nice and I would like to buy one
Alfredo Montoya eBay best get them now before price jump
Can you link him? Can't find it
Alfredo Montoya eBay just type shimano stradic fl. Get it from the Malaysia guy. I get it from him all the time and shipping is lightning fast
TheeKingJamesL rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F123814119002
The Daiwa Lt line up is still the line up to beat
wish they weren't made in china.
William Munny
None of them going to cast as good as this one stradic fl plus magseal thing is a pain in xxx for many , old school ar switch shows daiwa still holding back to poorly designe for water intrusion.
@@maasai- new stradic is shit
😂😂🤣
It’s head and shoulders above anything Daiwa up to the exist.
Hi
which is the best between stradic fl and caldia lt?
sampilure this will depend on your application. The stradic is more for power fishing. CALDIA is more for finesse in my opinion
Grazie tante fish foot nice video !!! 🎣
The Ci4 will NOT be renewed according to Shimano reps at iCast. Moving forward, the Stradic line will consist of two F- series models.
The Blake thanks for the update. I hope they incorporate the ci4 with the f series
Fish Foot I’m not sure if they’re going to incorporate the Ci4+ composite materials into the F series. I’m a little surprised that they’re killing off one of their most popular reels.... especially with Daiwa surpassing them as the premiere reel manufacturer. Makes very little sense.
This one, or Daiwa Caldia?
If you gonna use for power this one but finesse CALDIA
@@TheSisavath tnx 😊
my stradic 2500M ..why M...no HG
Can you add eBay link? Thank you
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Stay in fk or upgrade to fl?
Or sustain?
bro musha go to sustain. It’s probably the same price as the FL. Sustain is a better in my opinion
bro musha go to sustain. It’s probably the same price as the FL. Sustain is a better in my opinion
@@TheSisavath the new stradik fl is half the price of sustain
Nazmy Yunus sustain is only $220
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@@TheSisavath here in malaysia stradic fl is only myr500 = usd120 😊
Dude do your research! Everything in that real is what's in the Stella and just because the screws and black don't mean there not Water resistant and you started nocking it right off the bat as soon as you took the spool off you was like dont look like anything special Lol I just started Laughing because that spool is basically the same spool as what's on a Stella matter fact my Stella spool I took and tried it on my New Stedic wish is the same one your unboxing and it fit perfectly with no Issues...... this video is crazy listen to yourself....
You my friend are the ultimate tackle junkie......... the man who owns a Lamborghini but still likes to drive and buy Honda’s.
I too own a FJ 3000 and Exist 3000 and I don’t even want to touch anything lesser.
NFiltr8Red haha, he is good at reviewing reels
you don't close bail by cranking,, you flip closed by hand.....
Yeah man I rather buy a sustain or a ballistic.. Stradic are good at first then they need more service and are less abuse resistant compared to the daiwa lt models.. that’s what I have observed
Thats for the old stradic.... your observation not valid for the new stradic fl
Thats for the old stradic... your observation not valid for the new fl
Been using strad family for while, and fk...yah the fk and ci4 got a quite trash line roller but with a careful care and maintenance it will run smooth for a very long time, most of anglers out there does not take the maintenance seriously thus will making the premature wear/tear or parts broken easily...and i just bhought my self a new strad fl...any reel without a proper maintenance will prone to broken easily wether it is high end and expensive or the low end and cheap reel...keep that in mind, even low end will last longer of the high end with proper maintenance...
Yea the link to buy on eBay doesn’t look like the real thing probably Chinese replica 🤣
mike johnson the fuck you talking about, looks the exact same as the one shimano showed on their site
mike johnson if this reel you s a fake. I will take this fake over the real one. Cause it’s that good
stradic fk is more beautiful
The only difference in the looks is litteraly a blue sticker and redesigned handle and handle knob ( for the fk anyway)